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WELCOMEto the
CITIESand
SIGHTSof our
ITALY
September 2014October 2015
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This catalogue is meant to be an invitation to discover with us the culture, history, art, traditional cuisine, the flavours, the colours and the landscape of OUR ITALY.
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Cities and Sights of Italy (12 day)
Warmth of Classical Southern Italy (12 day)
Taste of Northern Italy (8 day)
Hidden Treasures of Central Italy (8 day)
Flavours of South-Eastern Italy (8 day)
Colours of South-Western Italy (8 day)
Sicilian Sunshine (8 day)
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✔ Milano
✔ Garda
✔ Verona
✔ Padova
✔ Brenta
✔ Venice
✔ Ferrara
✔ Ravenna
✔ Montecatini
✔ Florence
✔ Lucca
✔ Pisa
✔ San Gimignano
✔ Siena
✔ Montepulciano
✔ Perugia
✔ Assisi
✔ Todi
✔ Orvieto
✔ Rome
✔ Naples
✔ Pompeii
✔ Sorrento
CITIES AND SIGHTS OF ITALY
DAYS12
€ 1.669
Milano Verona
Venice
MontecatiniFlorence
Siena Perugia
Rome
Naples
Sorrento
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DAY 1:
Milano, Garda, Verona(approx. 175 km)
Benvenuti a Milano! We begin
our discovery of Milan with a
guided tour including a visit
to the incredible Duomo, the
largest Gothic cathedral in the
world. The highlight of our day in
Milan is the visit to see Leonardo
da Vinci’s celebrated wall paint-
ing “The Last Supper”. Next, we
board the coach for Sirmione,
situated on the narrow peninsu-
la in the southern waters of the
Lake Garda - the largest Italian
lake. The narrow streets and
pretty piazzas make strolling
through the town a pleasure
and there is free time to explore
the 13th century castle and the
Milano
VeronaVenice
Grotte di Catullo – ruins of a
Roman villa situated at the end
of the peninsula. We then head
inland for tasting of the famous
Lugana white wine. We proceed
to our hotel in the Verona area
for dinner and overnight accom-
modation.
DAY 2:
Verona, Padova, Brenta, Venice(approx. 135 km)
After breakfast we meet our
guide in Verona. Together
we visit this charming city of
Roman origin and the setting
for Shakespeare’s “Romeo and
Juliet”. The tour includes the
legendary Juliet’s balcony and
Piazza Bra, location of Arena,
the largest Roman amphitheatre
after the Colloseum in Rome.
The Arena dates back to the 1st
century A.D. and is still in use for
the world famous opera festival
held during the summer. The
charming narrow streets and
picturesque piazzas make the
city a pleasure to explore. Next,
we proceed to Padova for a
guided tour of the town includ-
ing a walk to the University, the
Herb Market Square and the
Basilica of St. Antonio. Later, we
visit the Villa Pisani - one the
most famous Palladian villas of
the Riviera del Brenta. We travel
to the Venice area to our hotel
for dinner and 2 nights accom-
modation.
DAY 3:
VeniceToday we enjoy the fabulous
city of Venice! Our guide will
introduce us to the wonderful
atmosphere of this unique,
floating city of shimmering wa-
terways, elaborate bridges and
great palaces: St. Mark’s square
with its splendid cathedral and
the Doge’s Palace, the Rialto
Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs.
At the end of the tour free time
to explore the bridges over the
lagoon, the characteristic narrow
Venetian streets, the shops, the
old bars, the typical canals and
scenic spots. Return to hotel,
dinner and overnight accommo-
dation.
DAY 4:
Venice, Ferrara, Ravenna, Montecatini(approx. 390 km)
After breakfast, we proceed to
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the city of Ferrara where we
discover the broad streets and
impressive palaces. The town
is still surrounded by more than
9 km of ancient walls which
preserve the imposing Castello
Estense, the most iconic building
of the town. Next, we continue
on to Ravenna, where you can
discover the Byzantine city, with
its precious mosaics at your own
pace. Later we continue towards
the thermal city of Montecatini
Terme to our hotel for dinner and
2 nights accommodation.
DAY 5:
Montecatini, Florence, Montecatini(approx. 100 km)
We spend the entire day explor-
ing Florence – the city known
as the “cradle of Renaissance”.
Our local guide will introduce
us to the many delights of this
city: the Duomo, with its iconic
red-tiled dome and the beauti-
ful Ponte Vecchio -home to 43
jewellers’ shops - Piazza della
Signoria with its palace, also
known as Palazzo Vecchio, and
the Basilica of Santa Croce.
Free time at leisure to explore
Florence and its many treas-
ures such as the world famous
Uffizi Gallery. Back to the hotel
in Montecatini for dinner and
overnight accommodation.
DAY 6:
Montecatini, Lucca, Pisa, San Gimignano, Siena(approx. 170 km)
After breakfast we leave for
Lucca - a place of true beauty.
Majestic city walls encircle a
Roman and Medieval centre
with an ancient arena, over time
transformed into the oval Piazza
dell’Anfiteatro. Tiny churches
and narrow streets make add to
Lucca’s charm. Next, we proceed
to Pisa to discover whit our guide
the famous Piazza dei Miracoli
with its well-known symbol -
the leaning tower. We continue
on to San Gimignano, a fabulous
little medieval village famous for
its towers, which dominate the
wonderful Tuscany countryside.
At the end of this unforgettable
day we travel to the Siena area
for dinner and overnight accom-
modation.
DAY 7:
Siena, Montepulciano, Perugia(approx. 130 km)
Today, we visit the marvellous
city of Siena. Surrounded by
olive groves and Chianti vine-
yards, Siena is one of the most
beautiful cities in Tuscany. Built
on three hills, the city is crossed
with wide boulevards and nar-
row streets that lead to the his-
torical centre of the city. Here we
find the Piazza del Campo with
its Torre del Mangia – famous
for the annual Palio horse races,
and the cathedral of Siena. Our
journey continues to Montepul-
ciano, a characteristic medieval
village. We make a stop to taste
some of the most-renowned
Tuscan wines. Our trip takes us
on to Perugia - a charming old
city perched on top of a hill with
beautiful panoramic views. We
tour its winding streets to arrive
at the heart of the city with its
Fontana Maggiore. We proceed
to our hotel in the Perugia area
for dinner and overnight accom-
modation.DAY 8:
Perugia, Assisi, Todi, Orvieto, Rome(approx. 245 km)
After breakfast, we venture to
Assisi: the town of Saint Francis,
patron saint of Italy. Accom-
panied by our guide we visit
the Rocca Maggiore and to the
Basilica of Saint Francis, with its
famous paintings by Giotto and
Cimabue. We see some of the
numerous churches where Fran-
cis preached peace and serenity,
and which still characterize this
medieval town. We then head
to Todi, the medieval town of
the poet Jacopone da Todi,
located on a hill along the shores
of the Tiber River. We visit its
walls and its historic Piazza del
Popolo. Our trip then continues
in discovery of Orvieto, built on
a cliff of compressed volcanic
ash , overlooking the valley. With
our city guide we take a cable
car up to the historical centre
– location of St. Patrick’s Well
and spectacular world-famous
Gothic cathedral. The day ends
when we arrive at our Rome-ar-
ea hotel for dinner and 2 nights
accommodation.
DAY 9:
RomeToday, the Eternal City will
astonish us! Walking through its
streets is like travelling back in
time, between the ancient Ro-
man ruins, monuments, marvel-
lous squares, fountains, gardens
and villas as well as temples
and churches of all ages - each
one revealing stunning paint-
ings, statues and altars. With
our guide we visit Rome both
Florence
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by coach and on foot, and have
free time available to admire
this amazing city: the Colosse-
um, the Roman Forum, Piazza
Navona, the Trevi Fountain, and
the National Monument “Altare
Della Patria”.... all waiting to be
discovered! Don’t miss Vatican
City across the Tiber: the heart
of Catholicism. At the end of this
memorable day we go to our
hotel for dinner and overnight
accommodation.
DAY 10:
Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento(approx. 275 km)
After breakfast, we venture to
Naples, a city of many faces,
colours, flavours and traditions.
With our guide we visit the his-
toric Vomero, the narrow streets
of the popular Spanish Quarter
and breathe in the dreamlike
atmosphere of San Gregorio
Armeno and the romantic charm
of Mergellina. It is all Napoli
and all of it will fascinate and
captivate you! We then head to
Pompeii for a guided visit of this
site rendered immortal by the
catastrophic eruption of Mount
Vesuvius. The excavations are
the only archeological site that
can show us daily life in Roman
town. At the end of the day, we
proceed to our hotel in Sorren-
to area for dinner and 2 nights
accommodation.
DAY 11:
Sorrento and surroundingsA day of relaxation and leisure
at your hotel or the opportuni-
ty to explore the local sights:
stroll through the quaint streets
of the pretty clifftop town of
Sorrento, take a boat to glam-
orous Capri, with its suggestive
corners, its history, its cuisine
and its hospitable people; take
the coastal drive to Amalfi and
Positano, the beautiful pearls
of the Amalfi Coast famous for
the breath-taking views of the
sea. In the evening dinner and
overnight stay in your hotel in
the Sorrento area.
DAY 12:
End of tour Check out from hotel after
breakfast. Arrivederci!
The price includes:
2 hours guided tour of Milan
Entrance to view Leonardo DaVin-ci’s Last Supper
Wine cellar visit with Lugana Doc wine tasting
2 hours guided tour of Verona
Entrance to Villa Pisani on the Rivi-era del Brenta
Transfer by private boat from Tronchetto to San Marco and return
2 hours guided tour of Venice
2 hours guided tour of Florence
2 hours guided tour of Pisa
2 hours guided tour of Siena
Wine cellar visit with wine tasting and light lunch in Montepulciano area
2 hours guided tour of Assisi
2 hours guided tour of Orvieto
2 hours guided tour of Rome
2 hours guided tour of Naples
Entrance to Pompeii excavations and guided tour
Services of a Tour Escort for the whole duration of the tour
Coach as scheduled
11 nights with half-board (breakfast and dinner) in 3 or 4 star hotels as per programme (1 night in Verona area; 2 nights in Venice area; 2 nights in Montecatini Terme area; 1 night in Siena area; 1 night in Perugia area; 2 nights in Rome area; 2 nights in Sorrento area)
Price does not include:
Tourist tax where due
Drinks with meals
Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise specified in the section “The price includes”)
Transfer on arrival and departure
Porter services
Tips, extras and personal expenses
Anything else not included in sec-tion “The price includes”.
San Gimignano
Pisa
Capri
Price per person in double/twin bedded room:
€ 1.669,00Single room supplement: € 330,00
Departures: 2014: 17.09 Guaranteed departure2015: 15.04
29.04 06.05 20.05 Guaranteed departure 03.06 17.06 02.09 16.09 30.09 Guaranteed departure 07.10
Minimum number of participants: 20
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✔ Rome
✔ Tivoli
✔ Montecassino
✔ Caserta
✔ Naples
✔ Pompeii
✔ Sorrento
✔ Palermo
✔ Monreale
✔ Monte Pellegrino
✔ Mondello
✔ Erice
✔ Trapani
✔ Selinunte
✔ Agrigento
✔ Piazza Armerina
✔ Taormina
✔ Etna
✔ Noto
✔ Siracusa
WARMTH OF CLASSICAL SOUTHERN ITALY
DAYS12
€ 1.669
Rome
Caserta
SorrentoNaples
PalermoTrapani
SelinunteAgrigento
NotoSiracusa
Taormina
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DAY 1:
RomeOur tour begins with the discov-
ery of the wonders of the Eternal
City. Walking through its streets
is like travelling back in time,
between the ancient Roman
ruins, monuments, marvellous
squares, fountains, gardens and
villas as well as temples and
churches of all ages - each one
revealing stunning paintings,
statues and altars. With our
guide we visit Rome both by
coach and on foot, and have
free time available to admire
this amazing city: the Colosse-
um, the Roman Forum, Piazza
Navona, the Trevi Fountain, and
the National Monument “Altare
Della Patria”.... all waiting to be
discovered! At the end of this
Roma
PompeiiRoma
memorable day we go to our
hotel near Rome for dinner and 2
nights’ accommodation.
DAY 2:
RomeAfter breakfast we return to the
historical centre of Rome to
further explore the capital. The
Vatican City, the heart of Catho-
lic Christianity, awaits us beyond
the Tiber River. With our guide
we admire the magnificent and
extremely vast Vatican Muse-
ums, which represent one of the
largest and most interesting mu-
seum complexes in the world,
with the incomparable Sistine
Chapel famous for Michelange-
lo’s Last Judgement. Free time
for sightseeing of Rome until we
return to our hotel for dinner and
overnight accommodation.
DAY 3:
Rome, Tivoli, Montecassino, Caserta(approx. 250 km)
After breakfast we leave Rome
to continue towards Tivoli and
its villas. With our guide we
visit the baroque Villa d’Este,
a masterpiece of the Italian
garden, with its impressive con-
centration of fountains, nymphs,
grottoes, water games. We then
continue to the Imperial Villa
Adriana, the most important
and complex villa that remains
from the Roman era. We then
continue to Montecassino and
visit the Abbey, beautifully raised
from the ruins of four destruc-
tions- the last of which took
place during the Second World
War. Finally, we head to our ho-
tel in Caserta area for dinner and
overnight accommodation.
DAY 04:
Caserta, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento(approx. 90 km)
After breakfast, our next des-
tination is the Royal Palace in
Caserta - an historical residence
that once belonged to the Royal
House of Bourbon - with its vast
park with gardens, fountains,
waterfalls and sculptures. Our
journey continues towards Sor-
rento and its hillsides, where we
sample the delights of genuine
typical products from the Cam-
pania region: pizza, mozzarella
cheese and limoncello! Sorren-
to, a charming little town famed
for its hospitality, will enchant
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you with its narrow streets and
its quaint historical centre. We
proceed to our hotel in Sorrento
area for dinner and 2 nights’
accommodation.
DAY 5:
Sorrento and the surrounding area A day of relaxation and leisure
at your hotel or the opportuni-
ty to explore the local sights:
stroll through the quaint streets
of the pretty clifftop town of
Sorrento, take a boat to glam-
orous Capri, with its suggestive
corners, its history, its cuisine
and its hospitable people; take
the coastal drive to Amalfi and
Positano, the beautiful pearls of
the Amalfi Coast famous for the
breathtaking views of the sea. In
the evening dinner and overnight
accommodation in our hotel in
the Sorrento area.
DAY 6:
Pompeii, Napoli, Palermo(overnight on the ferry)
After breakfast we leave for
Pompeii for a guided visit of this
site rendered immortal by the
catastrophic eruption of Mount
Vesuvius. The excavations are
the only archaeological site
that can show us daily life in a
Roman town. We continue to
Naples, a city of many faces,
colours, flavours and traditions.
With our guide we visit the his-
toric Vomero, the narrow streets
of the popular Spanish Quarter
and breathe in the dreamlike
atmosphere of San Gregorio
Armeno and the romantic charm
of Mergellina. It is all Napoli
and all of it will fascinate and
captivate you! Free time before
boarding the ferry for overnight
sailing from Naples to Palermo
in Sicily. Please note dinner and
breakfast are not included on
the ferry.
DAY 7:
Palermo, Monreale, Monte Pellegrino, Mondello, Palermo( approx. 50 km)
We begin with a half-day guided
tour of Palermo - regional and
provincial capital of Sicily -
starting from the old part of
the city with the Royal Palace,
the Palatina Chapel and the
cathedral. After we visit the
town of Monreale famous for its
cathedral, and cloister deco-
rated with Byzantine mosaics
including the depiction of Christ
Pancreator. In the afternoon
optional excursion to Monte Pel-
legrino described by Goethe as the most beautiful promontory in the world with its spectacular views of the city, surrounding mountains and sea. After a visit to the sanctuary of Saint Rosalia- the patron saint of the city – we make a stop at the small fishing village Mondello with its marvellous beach, where you will have free time. Dinner and 2 nights’ accommodation in our hotel Palermo area.
DAY 8:
Palermo, Erice, Trapani, Selinunte, Palermo(approx. 340 km)
After breakfast we travel to Erice, the medieval hilltop town of Monte San Giuliano. Time to
admire the Norman castle and the cathedral and to make a stop at a bakery shop to taste the typical almond pastry of Erice. We continue on to Trapani, the ancient Dreapanum, with his historical centre situated on the headland pointing out to the sea. In the afternoon we visit the archaeological park of Selinunte with its acropolis and ruins of ancient Greek temples. We return to our hotel in Palermo are for dinner and overnight accommodation.
DAY 9:
Palermo, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, Taormina(approx. 370 km)
Following breakfast we head
Amalfi
Sorrento10
The price includes:
2 hours guided tour of Ancient Rome
2 hours guided tour of Baroque Rome
Entrance to the Vatican Museums with guided tour
Entrance to Villa d’Este and Villa Adriana in Tivoli with a guided tour
Entrance to the Abbey of Monte-cassino
Entrance to the Royal Palace in Caserta
Light lunch with typical product tasting in Sorrento (mozzarella, pizza, limoncello)
Entrance to the excavations of Pompeii with a guided tour
2 hours guided tour of Naples
Ferry crossing Napoli - Palermo (taken at night)
2 hours guided tour of Palermo
Guided visit of the archaeological site of Selinunte
Guided tour of the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento
Sicilian specialities tasting (olives, olive paste, jams and wine)
Guided tour of the Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina
Guided tour of the archaeological park in Siracusa
Services of a Tour Escort for the whole duration of the tour
Coach as scheduled
10 nights with half-board (breakfast and dinner) in 3 or 4 star hotel as per program (2 nights in Rome area, 1 night in Caserta area, 2 nights in Sorrento area, 2 nights in Palermo area, and 3 nights in Taormina area) and 1 night on accommodation only basis on the ferry crossing.
Price does not include:
Tourist tax where due
Drinks with meals
Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise specified in the section “The price includes”)
Transfer on arrival and departure
Porter services
Tips, extras and personal expenses
Anything else not included in sec-tion “The price includes”.
Price per person in double/twin bedded room:
€ 1.669,00Single room supplement: € 330,00
to Agrigento for a morning visit
and guided tour of the Valley of
Temples. Here we can admire
the Temple of Juno, the Temple
of Concorde - one of the best
preserved Doric temples in
the ancient Greek world - the
Temple of Hercules and the
Temple of Castor and Pollux.
We continue on to the town
of Piazza Armerina where we
have a short break for a tasting
of typical Sicilian food such as
olive paté, olives, marmalades
and wine followed by a guided
tour of the Villa Romana del
Casale - famous for a t beautiful
collection of late-Roman mo-
saics. After time to see the city
and its cathedral we continue to
Taormina to our hotel for dinner
and 3 nights’ accommodation.
DAY 10:
Taormina, Etna, Taormina(approx. 130 km)
After breakfast we take a morn-
ing excursion to Mt. Etna, the
highest peak of Sicily and the
most active volcano in Europe.
The area surrounding the volca-
no constitutes the “Park of Etna”,
one of the largest protected are-
as in Italy. The great variety of
vegetation and landscapes that
we encounter en route to Silvesti
Craters” (about 1.900 mt) is
amazing. From here on you will
have the option to continue the
excursion by jeep. We visit at a
local honey producer to taste
quality honey and have the op-
portunity to try local wine. In the
afternoon we return to Taormi-
na, situated on a rocky plateau
of the steeply sloping Monte
Tauro which dominates the
Ionian coast from Capo Sant’An-
drea to Capo Taormina. Oppor-
tunity to visit the Greek-Roman
theatre, the 2nd largest classical
theatre in Sicily. We return to our
hotel in Taormina area for dinner
and accommodation..
DAY 11:
Taormina, Noto, Siracusa, Taormina(approx. 300 km)
After breakfast we begin our full
day excursion with the first stop
in Noto known as the Baroque
capital of Sicily. On to Syracuse,
one of the most interesting
archaeological sites of the island
where we have a guided tour
at the Archeological Park, the
Siracusa
Selinunte
Roman amphitheatre, the Greek theatre, the Ear of Dionysus, the Cave of the Cordari and the Island of Ortigia - the most ancient part of the city with its stunning cathedral. We return to our hotel in Taormina area for dinner and accommodation. DAY 12:
TaorminaCheck out after breakfast.Arrivederci!
Sorrento
Prices for 2015 are subject to changes due to possible amendments in port taxes or ferry boat boarding fees.
Departures: 2014: 30.092015: 28.04
12.05 19.05 02.06 Guaranteed departure 16.06 30.06 15.09 29.09 13.10 Guaranteed departure 20.10
Minimum number of participants: 20
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✔ Milano ✔ Lake Maggiore ✔ Turin ✔ Alba ✔ Langhe ✔ Portofino ✔ Riviera Levante ✔ Cinque Terre ✔ Parma ✔ Maranello ✔ Verona ✔ Lago di Garda ✔ Mestre ✔ Venezia ✔ Firenze
TASTE OF NORTHERN ITALY
DAYS8
€ 1.169
Liguria
MilanTurin
Verona
Parma
Venice
Riviera Levante
Florence
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Torino
Lago MaggioreMilano
DAY 1:
Milan, Lake Maggiore, Turin(approx. 230 km)
Welcome to Milan! Our tour
begins from Milan with a guided
visit taking us on exploration
of the city of fashion and Expo.
We will visit the incredible Milan
Cathedral, the largest Gothic
cathedral in the world, and the
Sforza Castle. We will then con-
tinue towards Stresa, the pearl
of Lake Maggiore. Its panoramic
and architectural beauty and
mild climate make it a popular
tourist destination. We will ven-
ture off by boat to the stupen-
dous Borromean Islands, which
form the backdrop to the mar-
velous landscape of the lake. At
the end of the day, we will head
back to our Turin-area hotel for
dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 2:
Turin(approx. 50 km)
After breakfast, along with our
guide, we will head to the Venar-
ia Reale, famous as the Palace
of the Royal House of Savoy
and surrounded by magnificent
gardens. We will then go to the
Stupinigi Hunting Residence, an
elegant architectural master-
piece. Later, we head back to
Turin, a majestic city that leaves
nothing wanting: the Cathedral,
obelisks, grand squares and
boulevards, the Castle, and the
Piazza San Carlo are all wait-
ing for you! We will have free
time to climb the awe-inspiring
Mole Antonelliana or visit the
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renowned Egyptian Museum.
We will also have a proper break
at one of the city’s historic cafés
to enjoy Bicerin, a local hot drink
in Turin. Transfer to hotel for
dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 3:
Turin, Alba, Langhe, Portofino, Riviera Levante(approx. 250 km)
After breakfast, our day will
begin by travelling to Alba, heart
of the Langhe, at the center of
a landscape of rolling hills and
lush vineyards. We will have
free time to explore this small
village known as “the city of 100
Towers.” We will then go visit a
traditional wine cellar where our
taste buds will rejoice tasting
some classic wines and local
products. Portofino awaits us!
After Rapallo, we will reach this
corner of Paradise by boat; a
handful of colorful houses at the
end of a deep inlet. Transfer to
hotel in Riviera di Levante area
for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 4:
Riviera Levante, Cinque Terre, Parma(approx. 200 km)
We will head off with our guide
from La Spezia to visit to Cinque
Terre, the five delightful villages
that cling to sheer cliffs, sur-
rounded by green hills; a natural
kingdom of wild scents trapped
in time. The journey will take
place both by train and by boat.
At the end of the unforgettable
day, we will go to a hotel in the
Parma area for dinner and over-
night stay.
DAY 5:
Parma, Maranello, Verona(approx. 190 km)
Today will be dedicated to learn-
ing about wine and food. After
breakfast, we leave for Parma
where a local guide will lead us
on the discovery of this small
and elegant city, rich in noble
monuments and precious works
of art. You cannot miss the
Piazza del Duomo and the gran-
diose Parco Ducale. Parma is
also noted for its local products:
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese,
which we will taste in a tradi-
tional cheese factory, and Parma
ham, which we will sample in a
local prosciutto factory. Then
we will be off to Maranello and
the Ferrari Museum, followed
by a visit to a vinegar cellar to
discover the secrets of tradition-
al Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.
Towards the evening, we will
head to our Verona-area for
dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 6:
Verona, Lago di Garda, Verona, Mestre(approx. 200 km)
After breakfast our coach will
take us to Sirmione situated
on the narrow peninsula in the
southern waters of the lake
Garda, the largest Italian lake.
The narrow streets and pretty
piazzas make strolling through
the town a pleasure and we
will have free time to explore
the 13th century castle and
the Grotte di Catullo, a ruined
Roman villa situated at the end
of the peninsula. We then head
inland to experience the olive
tasting of the famous olive oil of
the lake Garda. Later we will go
back to Verona. Together with
our guide we visit this charming
city of Roman origin and the set-
ting for Sheakspeare’s “Romeo
and Juliet”. The visit includes the
Portofino
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legendary Juliet’s balcony and
Piazza Bra, which accommo-
dates the largest Roman am-
phitheatre after the Colisum in
Rome. The Arena dates back to
the 1st century A.D. and is still in
use for the famous opera season
in the summer. The charming
narrow streets and picturesque
piazzas make the city a pleasure
to explore. Next, we proceed to
an hotel in the Venice area for
dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 7:
VeniceToday we will enjoy the fabulous
city of Venice! Our guide will
introduce us to the wonderful
atmosphere of this unique,
floating city of shimmering wa-
terways, elaborate bridges and
great palaces: St. Mark’s square
with its splendid cathedral and
the Doge’s Palace, the Rialto
Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs.
At the end of the tour free time
to explore the bridges over the
lagoon, the characteristic narrow Venetian streets, the shops, the old bars, the typical canals and scenic spots. Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 8:
Venice, Florence(approx. 255 km)
After breakfast we will go to the “cradle of Renaissance”: Florence. Our local guide will in-troduce us to the many delights of this city: the Duomo, with its iconic red-tiled dome and the beautiful Ponte Vecchio, that is home to 43 jewellers’ shops, Piazza della Signoria with its Palazzo, also known as Palaz-zo Vecchio and the Basilica of Santa Croce.It’s time to say “Arrivederci”!
The price includes:
2-hour guided tour of Milan
Private boat excursion: Stresa – Iso-la Pescatori – Isola Bella – Stresa
Entrance to Borromeo Palace on Isola Bella
Full-day tour guide for Venaria Re-ale, Stupinigi Palace and Turin
Entrance to Venaria Reale
Entrance to Stupinigi Palace
Tasting and light lunch in the Langhe
Boat to Rapallo – Portofino and return
Excursion to Cinque Terre through to La Spezia by train and boat
2-hour guided tour of Parma
Visit to cheese factory and Parme-san cheese tasting
Visit to prosciutto factory and pro-sciutto tasting
Entrance to Ferrari Museum in Maranello
Visit to vinegar cellar with balsamic vinegar tasting
Visit to oil mill with olive oil tasting
2-hour guided tour of Verona
Transfer by private boat to Tronchetto – San Marco and return
2-hour guided tour of Venice
2-hour guided tour of Florence
Full-time tour operator throughout the duration of the tour
Bus as programmed
Overnight stays in half board (breakfast and dinner) in 3 or 4 star hotels as programmed (2 nights in the Turin area; 1 night in the Riviera di Levante area; 1 night in the Parma area; 1 night in the Verona area; 2 nights in Venice area)
Price does not include:
Tourist tax where due
Drinks with meals
Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise specified in the section “The price includes”)
Transfer on arrival and departure
Porter services
Tips, extras and personal expenses
Anything else not included in sec-tion “The price includes”.
Langhe
Maranello
Florence
Price per person in double/twin bedded room:
€ 1.169,00Single room supplement € 210,00
Departures: 2014: 13.092015: 11.04
25.04 02.05 16.05 Guaranteed departure 30.05 13.06 29.08 12.09 26.09 Guaranteed departure 03.10
Minimum number of participants: 20
For those who wish to further explore Italy this tour can be combined with our tour “Hidden Treasures of Central Italy”
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HIDDEN TREASURES OF CENTRAL ITALY
DAYS8
€ 1.049
✔ Firenze
✔ Montecatini
✔ Vinci
✔ Pisa
✔ Lucca
✔ San Gimignano
✔ Monteriggioni
✔ Siena
✔ Arezzo
✔ Assisi
✔ Perugia
✔ Spello
✔ Bevagna
✔ Spoleto
✔ Todi
✔ Bolsena
✔ Civita di Bagnoregio
✔ Orvieto
✔ Viterbo
✔ Roma
FlorenceArezzo
PerugiaSpoletoBolsena
Montecatini
Rome
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San Gimignano
PisaToscana
DAY 1:
Firenze, Montecatini(approx. 50 km)
Benvenuti a Firenze, the “cradle
of Renaissance”, where we will
spend the first day. Our local
guide will introduce us to the
many delights of this city: the
Duomo, with its iconic red-tiled
dome and the beautiful Ponte
Vecchio, that is home to 43
jewellers’ shops, Piazza della
Signoria with its Palazzo, also
known as Palazzo Vecchio and
the Basilica of Santa Croce.
Free time at leisure to explore
Florence and as many as 1.700
masterpieces in the world fa-
mous Uffizi Gallery. At the end of
this day we will go to our hotel in
Montecatini area for dinner and
overnight stay.
DAY 2:
Montecatini, Vinci, Pisa, Lucca, Montecatini(approx. 130 km)
The day is dedicated to the
discovery of marvelous Tuscany.
After breakfast, we leave for
Vinci, the town where Leonardo
was born. It is located in the
center of lush countryside which
gives it a unique and highly
striking appearance. The church
of Santa Croce preserves the
baptismal font where Leonardo
was baptized. The Leonardo
museum is located within the
castle. Next, we proceed to Pisa
where our guide will lead us to
discover the famous Piazza dei
Miracoli with its well-known
symbol: the leaning tower. We Siena
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will then leave for Lucca, a
place of true beauty. Majestic
city walls encircle a Roman
and Medieval center with an
ancient arena, now tranformed
in a semicircular square Piazza
dell’Anfiteatro. Tiny churches
and narrow streets make of
Lucca a real beauty. At the end
of this unforgettable day we will
get to the hotel in Montecatini
for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 3:
Montecatini, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Siena, Arezzo(approx. 240 km)
We continue the visit of our Tus-
cany and after breakfast head
toward San Gimignano; walking
along the streets of San Gimi-
gnano is like taking a dive into
the middle of medieval times.
Streets, piazzas, palaces, simple
houses, churches make the town
charming and unforgettable. Its
famous towers dominate the
valley from the top of the hill.
We then continue to Monterig-
gioni, a small jewel immersed in
the hills of Siena, which appears
suddenly like a crown placed
on the summit of the hill. It’s a
medieval town born within a
ring of walls which is still intact,
distinguished by fourteen tow-
ers, which surround the unique
piazza. To conclude, we reach
Siena, one of the most beautiful
cities of Tuscany. Rising up from
the top of three hills, the city is
crossed by broad boulevards
and narrow alleys which lead to
its heart: Piazza del Campo with
the Torre del Mangia tower and
the Duomo. At the end, we will
return to our hotel in the Arezzo
area for dinner and the overnight
stay.DAY 4:
Arezzo, Assisi, Perugia(approx. 130 km)
After breakfast we depart to
discover Arezzo, an ancient
city which gave birth to many
famous characters of Italian
literature. We will freely visit
the fabulous Piazza Grande,
the Duomo, the Roman am-
phitheater, the Tower, and the
Town Palace before continuing
on our trip toward Assisi, the city
of St. Francis, patron saint of
Italy. Our guide will accompany
us to the Rocca Maggiore and
the Basilica of the Saint with
its famous paintings by Giotto
and Cimabue. We will visit the
many churches where Francis
preached peace and serenity,
which still today character-
ize this medieval town. In the
evening, we will reach our hotel
in the Perugia area for dinner
and the overnight stay.DAY 5:
Perugia, Spello, Bevagna, Spoleto(approx. 75 km)
After breakfast we depart to dis-
cover Perugia and with our guide
we visit this picturesque ancient
city located on top of a hill, from
which one can enjoy a beauti-
ful panoramic view. The many
streets running up- and down-
hill make Perugia the pearl of
central Italy. We will follow them
until we arrive at the fulcrum of
the city, the Fontana Maggiore
fountain. At the end of the visit
we continue toward Spello, a
beautiful town ensconced
among beautiful olive groves,
which climbs uphill until reach-
ing the towers, up through small
streets and alleyways beautified
by multicolored flowers. Next
stop is Bevagna, one of the few
plains towns of Umbria… a rest
for the legs! Crossing the historic
center to arrive at the splendid
Piazza Silvestri gives the sensa-
tion of entering a film. At the end
of the day, we head for our hotel
in the Spoleto area for dinner
and the overnight stay.
DAY 6:
Spoleto, Todi, Bolsena(approx. 95 km)
After breakfast we reach Spoleto
and with our guide we visit this
splendid city, nestled among
green trees and beautified by the
majestic Duomo and monu-
mental castle. The entire historic
area is focused on the ups and
downs of small pedestrian
streets. Afterwards, we leave
for Todi, the medieval city of
the poet Jacopone da Todi. The
town is located on a hill that
dominates the valley of the Tiber
river. We will visit this concen-
tration of beauty among which
its walls and the historic Piazza
del Popolo, the People’s Square,
stand out. Last but not least, we
arrive at Bolsena for dinner and
the overnight stay.
DAY 7:
Bolsena, Civita Di Bagnoregio, Orvieto, Viterbo, Rome(approx. 180 km)
After breakfast today, we leave
for Civita di Bagnoregio, an
ancient town abandoned by its
inhabitants but not by tour-
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ists who are fascinated by this
fairytale like place, connected
to the rest of the world by an
infinite bridge. It’s called “the city
that dies” because of the slow
collapse of the tufa stone walls.
We continue with the discovery
of the beauties of Orvieto, which
rises up on a tufa cliff that dom-
inates the valley. A cablecar will
take us to the Well of Saint Pat-
rick, where our itinerary begins
with our local guide, reaching
the spectacular gothic Cathedral
which is famous throughout
the world. Now Viterbo awaits
us, the medieval city of ancient
origins historically known as the
City of Popes for having been
the seat of the papacy in the
past. With our guide we will visit
the Palace of the Popes, the Du-
omo of San Lorenzo and some
of the many churches in the city.
The day ends with the arrival at
the hotel in the Rome area for
dinner and the overnight stay.
DAY 8:
RomeToday, the Eternal City will surprise us! Walking through its streets is like traveling back-wards in time among ancient Roman ruins, monuments, marvelous piazzas, fountains, gardens, villas, and churches of all historic periods where each time one discovers amazing paintings, statues and altars. We will visit Rome with our guide in
The price includes:
2 hour guided tour of Florence
Entrance to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Vinci
2 hour guided tour of Pisa
Full day in San Gimignano, Monter-iggioni and Siena
2 hour guided tour of Assisi
2 hour guided tour of Perugia
2 hour guided tour of Spoleto
2 hour guided tour of Orvieto
2 hour guided tour of Viterbo
Guided tour of Rome
Accompaniment for the whole duration of the trip
Bus according to the program
Overnight stays with half pension
plans (breakfast and dinner) in 3 or 4 star hotels according to the schedule (2 nights in the Montecati-ni Terme area; 1 night in the Arezzo area; 1 night in the Perugia area; 1 night in the Spoleto area; 1 night in the Lago di Bolsena area; 1 night in the Rome area)
Price does not include:
Tourist tax where due
Drinks with meals
Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise specified in the section “The price includes”)
Transfer on arrival and departure
Porter services
Tips, extras and personal expenses
Anything else not included in sec-tion “The price includes”.
Bolsena
Arezzo
Civita di Bagnoregio
Price per person in double/twin bedded room:
€ 1.049,00Single room supplement € 240,00
the morning both in a bus and by foot, and we will have free time available to admire this incred-ible city: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, the altar of the Country await us! Our tour ends here. In the afternoon you will be able to visit the Vatican City across the Tiber, the heart
Rome
of Catholic Christianity. The time has come to say goodbye with a warm ARRIVEDERCI!
Departures: 2014: 20.092015: 18.04
02.05 09.05 23.05 Guaranteed departure 06.06 20.06 05.09 19.09 03.10 Guaranteed departure 10.10
Minimum number of participants: 20
For those who wish to further explore Italy this tour can be combined with our tours “Colours of South-Western Italy” or “Flavours of South-Eastern Italy”.
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FLAVOURS OF SOUTH-EASTERN ITALY
DAYS8
€ 999
✔ Rome
✔ Tivoli
✔ Pescara
✔ Castel del Monte
✔ Trani
✔ Matera
✔ Alberobello
✔ Locorotondo
✔ Taranto
✔ Brindisi
✔ Ostuni
✔ Lecce
✔ Otranto
✔ Castellana Grotte
✔ Canosa di Puglia
✔ Bari
Rome
Pescara
TraniBari
BrindisiMatera
TarantoOtranto
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Rome
Tivoli - Villa d’EsteBrindisi
DAY 1:
RomeOur tour begins with the discov-ery of the wonders of the Eternal City. Walking through its streets is like travelling back in time, between the ancient Roman ruins, monuments, marvellous squares, fountains, gardens and villas as well as temples and churches of all ages - each one revealing stunning paintings, statues and altars. With our guide we visit Rome both by coach and on foot, and have free time available to admire this amazing city: the Colosse-um, the Roman Forum, Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, and the National Monument “Altare Della Patria”.... all waiting to be discovered! At the end of this memorable day we go to a hotel
near Rome for dinner and over-night accommodation.DAY 2:
Rome, Tivoli, Pescara(approx. 210 km)
After breakfast we return to the historical centre of Rome to further explore the capital. The Vatican City, the heart of Catholic Christianity, awaits us beyond the Tiber River. With our guide we admire the magnifi-cent and extremely vast Vatican Museums, which represent one of the largest and most inter-esting museum complexes in the world, with the incompara-ble Sistine Chapel famous for Michelangelo’s Last Judgement. We then leave Rome to continue towards Tivoli and its villas. With our guide we visit the baroque
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Villa d’Este, a masterpiece of the
Italian garden, with its impres-
sive concentration of fountains,
nymphs, grottoes, water games.
We then continue to the Imperial
Villa Adriana, the most impor-
tant and complex villa that
remains from the Roman era.
Next we proceed to our hotel
in Pescara area for dinner and
overnight accommodation.
DAY 3:
Pescara, Castel Del Monte, Trani(approx. 290 km)
After breakfast we head towards Castel Del Monte, Andria in Puglia where we visit this little treasure trove of history and culture, built on a rocky spur. The castle still stands isolated on a promontory of unspoilt coun-tryside and retains its dramatic magnificence. At a farmhouse in the area we enjoy a tasty snack with typical products of Puglia. We then continue to Trani, where the harbour, full of colourful boats, overlooks the cathedral and the castle, the two jewels of the town. We then
proceed to our hotel for dinner and 4 nights’ accommodation.
DAY 4:
Matera, Alberobello, Locorotondo(approx. 195 km)
After breakfast our guide awaits us in Matera. Falling in love with this town is very easy! It’s impos-sible not to remain enchanted by its famous “Sassi” full of history, its famous small but equally beautiful rock churches, the huge square in the centre - revealing an archaeological site- and Belvedere, overlook-ing the ancient village houses and caves... We find a magical atmosphere not only in Matera, but also in Alberobello, towards which we continue our journey. Walking through the streets of this town, which is overlooked by the beautiful and unique trulli, is like being catapulted into anoth-er world of timeless charm. The last stop of our day, but not the least important, is the village of Locorotondo, so named for its characteristic round shape, on the summit of a hill. The charm of its streets and the old town with its whitewashed houses will delight. At the end of this un-forgettable day we return to the hotel for dinner and overnight accommodation.
DAY 5:
Taranto, Brindisi, Ostuni(approx. 190 km)
After breakfast we go to Taranto, also known as the city of the two seas (Mar Grande and Mar Piccolo) where an iron swing bridge connects the old town to the new town - an important harbour with the reflection of two castles in its waters. We continue to Brindisi, a maritime city of many different aspects. With our guide we visit the Norman Cathedral, the Roman column and Piazza della Vitto-ria. To end the day we head to Ostuni, known as the White City, which enchants all ... Its char-acteristic whitewashed houses are built on a hill and unfold in a maze of narrow streets. The day has come to an end and we return to our hotel for dinner and overnight accommodation.
DAY 6:
Lecce, Otranto(approx. 310 km)
After breakfast with our guide we visit Lecce, full of rich artistic and architectural heritage, where the bizarre and rich Baroque style dominates. Each corner of Lecce offers amazing views: the cathedral, the amphitheatre, the old City Gates and the Basilica of
Alberobello
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Santa Croce, a jewel of Baroque art. Later we proceed to Otranto, also known as the “Gateway to the East”, with its bastions, its dense network of narrow streets, the castle and the cathedral. Its historical and artistic beauty will remain in your heart forever! On the journey back to our hotel, we stop in a typical winery in Salento to taste the excellent wines of Puglia. We then return to the hotel for dinner and over-night accommodation.
DAY 7
Castellana Grotte, Canosa di Puglia, Bari(approx. 250 km)
Today we visit the fascinating Castellana Caves - an extraor-dinary natural spectacle in the karstic underground. We walk through the picturesque scenery formed by stalactites, stalag-mites, fossils, canyons and caves
until we reach the wonderful
White Cave. Later we contin-
ue towards Canosa di Puglia,
where there is time to see the
important archaeological sites.
The journey continues towards
Barletta, with its narrow inter-
secting streets in the historic
centre that encompass the main
monuments: the Colossus of
Bronze and the Cathedral. In the
evening we proceed to our hotel
for dinner and overnight accom-
modation.
DAY 8:
Bari(approx. 90 km)
It’s the last day of our tour,
culminating with a visit to Bari
- rich in Arabic and Norman
tradition and culture. The city is
made memorable by the scents
that permeate the Old Town, its
beautiful promenade and the
impressive basilica. We leave
you with a warm ARRIVEDERCI!
The price includes:
2 hours guided tour of Rome
Entrance to the Vatican Museums with a guided tour
Entrance to Villa d’Este and Villa Adriana in Tivoli with guided tour
Farmhouse visit and light lunch with tasting of typical products
2 hours guided tour of Matera
2 hours guided tour of Lecce
Winery visit with wine tasting in Manduria
Entrance to the Caves of Castellana with guided tour
2 hours guided tour of Bari
Services of a Tour Escort for the whole duration of the tour
Coach as scheduled
7 nights with half-board (breakfast and dinner) in 3 or 4 star hotels as per programme (1 night Rome area, 1 night Pescara area, 4 nights Cas-tellaneta Marina/Cisternino area, and 1 night Barletta/Trani area)
Price does not include:
Tourist tax where due
Drinks with meals
Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise specified in the section “The price includes”)
Transfer on arrival and departure
Porter services
Tips, extras and personal expenses
Anything else not included in sec-tion “The price includes”.
Otranto
Locorotondo
Bari
Castel del Monte
Price per person in double/twin bedded room:
€ 999,00Single room supplement € 210,00
Departures: 2014: 27.092015: 25.04
09.05 16.05 30.05 Guaranteed departure 13.06 27.06 12.09 26.09 10.10 Guaranteed departure 17.10
Minimum number of participants: 20
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COLOURS OF SOUTH-WESTERN ITALY
DAYS8
€ 1.199
✔ Rome
✔ Montecassino
✔ Caserta
✔ Napoli
✔ Sorrento
✔ Paestum
✔ Civita
✔ Pizzo Calabro
✔ Tropea
✔ Scilla
✔ Reggio Calabria
✔ Giardini Nexos
✔ Taormina
Sistine Chapel
Rome
Caserta
Sorrento
Pizzo Calabro
Reggio Calabria
Tropea
Taormina
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Tropea
MontecassinoPositano
DAY 1:
RomeOur tour begins with the discov-ery of the wonders of the Eternal City. Walking through its streets is like travelling back in time, between the ancient Roman ruins, monuments, marvellous squares, fountains, gardens and villas as well as temples and churches of all ages - each one revealing stunning paintings, statues and altars. With our guide we visit Rome both by bus and on foot, and have free time available to admire this amazing city: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, and the National Monument “Altare Della Patria”… all waiting to be discovered! At the end of this memorable day we go to a hotel near Rome for
dinner and overnight accommo-
dation.
DAY 2:
Rome, Montecassino, Caserta(approx. 250 km)
After breakfast we return to
the historical centre of Rome
to further explore the capital.
The Vatican City, the heart of
Catholic Christianity, awaits us
beyond the Tiber River. With our
guide we admire the magnifi-
cent and extremely vast Vatican
Museums, which represent one
of the largest and most inter-
esting museum complexes in
the world, with the incompara-
ble Sistine Chapel famous for
Michelangelo’s Last Judgement.
Next, we leave for Montecassino
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and visit the Abbey, beautifully raised from the ruins of four destructions- the last of which took place during the Second World War. After, we proceed to our hotel in Caserta area for dinner and overnight accommo-dation.
DAY 3:
Caserta, Napoli, Sorrento(approx. 90 km)
Following breakfast, our next destination is the Royal Palace in Caserta - an historical residence that once belonged to the Royal House of Bourbon - with its vast park with gardens, fountains, waterfalls and sculptures. Our
journey continues towards Naples, a city of many faces, colours, flavours and traditions. With our guide we visit the his-toric Vomero, the narrow streets of the popular Spanish Quarter and breathe in the dreamlike atmosphere of San Gregorio Armeno and the romantic charm of Mergellina. It is all Napoli and all of it will fascinate and captivate you! At the end of the day we proceed to our hotel in Sorrento area for dinner and overnight accommodation.
DAY 4:
Sorrento and the surrounding area A day of relaxation and leisure
at your hotel or the opportuni-ty to explore the local sights: stroll through the quaint streets of the pretty clifftop town of Sorrento, take a boat to glam-orous Capri, with its suggestive corners, its history, its cuisine and its hospitable people; take the coastal drive to Amalfi and Positano, the beautiful pearls of the Amalfi Coast famous for the breath-taking views of the sea; or explore Pompeii, a place made immortal by a catastrophic volcanic eruption, excavated to reveal everyday life in a ancient Roman town. In the evening dinner and overnight stay in your hotel in the Sorrento area.
DAY 5:
Sorrento, Paestum, Civita, Pizzo Calabro(approx. 450 km)
Today we leave Sorrento and proceed towards Calabria. Our first stop will be a guided tour of Paestum – an important archaeological site of ancient Greek heritage. We will be able to admire the well preserved city walls and the majestic temples in Doric style. Then we will stop for a walk in Civita, quiet village overlooking the Ionian Sea. The city is also called “The Land of the Devil’s Bridge. Its landscapes
are defined among the most beautiful of the Calabria. In the late afternoon we arrive at the hotel in Pizzo Calabro for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 6:
Pizzo Calabro, Tropea, Pizzo Calabro(approx. 60 km)
After a well-earned rest, today our guide will accompany us to visit Pizzo and Tropea. Pizzo Cal-abro, a beautiful village perched on the coast on a promontory, in addition to being a major fishing centre is a popular tourist resort known for its beautiful coastline and its mild climate. Strolling along its picturesque historic centre we have the opportunity to taste the famous truffle of Pizzo, traditional ice cream from the local artisan bakery Tropea is the pearl of the “Coast of the Gods,” the earthly paradise where the famous braids of red onions and chillies excel. From the cliffs overlooking the sea we can enjoy a unique spectacle. We then return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 7:
Pizzo Calabro, Scilla, Reggio Calabria, Giardini Naxos,
Amalfi
Caserta
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Taormina(approx. 190 km)
After breakfast, our guide will accompany us to Scilla, a beau-tiful town situated on a promon-tory that overlooks the Straits of Messina, a fishing village, known for its castle. The next destina-tion is Reggio Calabria, which preserves the charm of antiquity with its Aragonese castle, the Greek walls, the Roman thermal baths and the museum that contains the majestic Riace Bronzes. With the ferry we reach Messina, located on the extreme north-east point of Sicily and from there we go to the Giardini Naxos, the first Greek colony in Sicily, cradle of ancient Mediter-
ranean civilizations. We proceed to our hotel in Taormina for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 8:
TaorminaOur journey has come to an end. After breakfast, with our guide we visit Taormina, the beautiful city that releases art, culture, architecture and history from every corner. The visit to the Greek-roman theatre is definite-ly worth it! The time has now come to say goodbye with a nice ARRIVEDERCI!
The price includes:
2 hours of guided tour of Rome
Entrance to the Vatican Museum with a guided tour
Entrance to the Abbey of Monte-cassino
Entrance to the Royal Palace in Caserta
2 hours of guided tour of Naples
Entrance to the archaeological park of Paestum with a guided tour
Full day guide for Pizzo and Tropea
Full day guide for Scylla and Reggio Calabria
Ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
Guided tour of Taormina
Accompaniment for the whole duration
Bus as scheduled
Nights with half-board (breakfast and dinner) in a 3 or 4 star hotel as per program (1 night in Rome, 1 night in Caserta, 2 nights in Sorrento, 2 nights in Tropea, 1 night in Taormi-na)
Price does not include:
Tourist tax where due
Drinks with meals
Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise specified in the section “The price includes”)
Transfer on arrival and departure
Porter services
Tips, extras and personal expenses
Anything else not included in sec-tion “The price includes”.
Napoli
Paestum
Reggio Calabria
Scilla
Taormina
Price per person in double/twin bedded room:
€ 1.199,00Single room supplement € 210,00
Departures: 2014: 27.092015: 25.04
09.05 16.05 30.05 Guaranteed departure 13.06 27.06 12.09 26.09 10.10 Guaranteed departure 17.10
Minimum number of participants: 20
For those who wish to further explore Italy this tour can be combined with our tour “Sicilian Sun Tour”.
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SICILIAN SUNSHINE
DAYS8
€ 798
✔ Taormina area
✔ Taormina mare
✔ Castelbuono
✔ Cefalù
✔ Palermo
✔ Monreale
✔ Monte Pellegrino
✔ Mondello
✔ Erice
✔ Trapani
✔ Selinunte
✔ Agrigento
✔ Piazza Armerina
✔ Etna
✔ Noto
✔ Siracusa
TaorminaPalermo
Trapani
SelinunteAgrigento
NotoSiracusa
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Trapani
TaorminaCefalù
DAY 1:
Taormina areaIn the afternoon arrival by yourself at the hotel in Taormina area. The clients will find an in-formation brochure at the hotel reception. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.
DAY 2:
Taormina mare, Castelbuono, Cefalù, Palermo(approx. 300 km)
Breakfast in Hotel. Briefing with the tourguide and departure to Castelbuono, a medieval town especially famous for the castle which its name derives and around which the city grew up in the 14th century. Here you will admire, walking on the streets, the medieval castle and
the church of Matrice Vecchia.
Continuation to Cefalù to visit
this lovely medieval town and its
famous cathedral Arabo-Nor-
manno, one of the most beau-
tiful churches in Sicily, built by
Ruggero II, the first King of Sicily.
Continuation to Palermo. Arrival
at the hotel in the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight. For the
clients that will start the tour on
Sunday fromPalermo: free arriv-
al at hotel, dinner and overnight.
DAY 3:
Palermo, Monreale, optional: Monte Pellegrino, Mondello(approx. 50 km)
After breakfast in hotel half-day
guided tour of Palermo, regional
and provincial capital of Sicily.
We will start the visit from the Mondello
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old part of the city with the Roy-al Palace, the Palatina Chapel and the Cathedral. Afterwards you will visit Monreale famous for its Cathedral with Byzan-tine mosaics figurating Christ Pancreator and its Cloister. In the afternoon optional excur-sion Monte Pellegrino with its spectacular views of the city, its surrounding mountains and the ocean and the sanctuary of Saint Rosalia, the patron of the city. Goehte once described
Monte Pellegrino as the most
beautiful promontory in the
world. Continuation to the small
fishing village Mondello with
its marvellous beach, where
you will have 1 hour freetime.
Dinner and overnight in hotel at
Palermo.
DAY 4:
Erice, Trapani, Selinunte, Palermo(approx. 340 km)
Breakfast in Hotel. Visit of Erice,
the medieval town on the sum-mit of Monte San Giuliano. Here we can admire the Norman Cas-tle and the cathedral. Stop at a bakery shop to taste the typical almond pastry of Erice. Contin-uation to Trapani, the ancient Dreapanum, with his medieval district situated on the headland pointing out to the sea. In the afternoon visit of the archaeological park of Selinunte that contains the ruins of the temples and the Greek Acropo-lis. Come back to hotel at Paler-mo, dinner and overnight.
DAY 5:
Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, Taormina Mare(approx. 370 km)
Breakfast in hotel. In the morn-ing visit of Agrigento and guided tour of the Valley of Temples, where you can admire the Tem-ple of Juno, the Temple of Con-corde, one of the best preserved doric temples in the whole greek world, the Temple of Ercules and the Temple of Castor and Pollux. Continuation to Piazza Arme-rina in the afternoon including a short break to have a tasting of typical Sicilian food like olive paté, olives, marmelades and wine. Hereafter you will have a guided tour of the Villa Romana
del Casale, famous for the most beautiful collection of late-Ro-man mosaics and later on also the city with its Cathedral. Continuation to Taormina beach, where you will arrive in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in your hotel in Taormina.
DAY 6:
Taormina Mare, Etna, Taormina(approx. 130 km)
Half board in hotel. In the morn-ing excursion to Mt. Etna, the highest peak of Sicily and the most active volcano in Europe. The territory surrounding the vulcan constitutes the “Park of Etna”, one of the largest protect-ed areas in Italy: You will be as-tonished about the great variety of vegetation and landscapes that we will meet along the way before arriving at the “ Silvesti Craters” (about 1.900 mt). From here on you will have the option to continue the excursion by jeep. Stop at a local beekeeper to taste quality honey and have a winetasting and to see how he is produced. In the afternoon visit of Taormina, situated on a rocky plateau on the slopes of the steeply dropping Monte Tau-ro, dominating the Ionian coast from Capo Sant’Andrea to Capo Taormina.Possibility, to visit the
Palermo
Taormina
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Greek-Roman theatre, the 2nd
largest classical theatre in Sicily.
Re-entry in hotel. Overnight.
DAY 7:
Taormina Mare, Noto, Siracusa(approx. 300 km)
Half board in Hotel. Full day
excursion. First stop in Noto to
discover the beautiful baroque in
Sicily. On to Syracuse, one of the
most interesting archaeological
sites of the island. Guided tour
at the Archeological Park, the
Roman Amphitheatre, the Greek Theatre, the Ear of Dionysus,, the Cave of the Cordari, Island of Ortigia, the most ancient nu-cleus of the city with its stunning cathedral. Re-entry in hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 8:
Taormina MareBreakfast at Hotel. End of our services.
The price includes:
2 hours guided tour of Palermo
2 hours guided tour of Selinunte
2 hours guided tour of Agrigento (Valle dei Templi)
Guided tour of Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina (entrance fees not incl.)
2 hours guided of Siracusa
Almond pastry tasting in Erice
Tasting of typical local products near Agrigento
Honey and wine tasting on Mt. Etna
Services of a Tour Guide for the whole duration of the circuit
Coach for the whole duration of the tour
7 nights with half-board (breakfast and dinner) in 3 or 4 star hotels as
per program (3 nights in Palermo and 4 nights in Taormina)
Price does not include:
Tourist tax where due
Drinks with meals
Entrances to parks, monuments and museums (unless otherwise specified in the section “The price includes”)
Transfer on arrival and departure
Porter services
Tips, extras and personal expenses
Anything else not included in sec-tion”The price includes”.
Optional excursion to Mt. Pellegrino and Mondello (Euro 20,00)
Piazza Armerina
Siracusa
Erice
Etna
Price per person in double/twin bedded room:
€ 798,00Single room supplement € 175,00
Departures: 2014: 06.09
13.09 20.09 27.09 04.10 11.10 18.10
2015: 02.05 16.05 23.05 06.06 Guaranteed departure 20.06 04.07 19.09 03.10 17.10 Guaranteed departure 24.10
Minimum number of participants: 20
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MILAN
NH Touring **** - Milan City CenterSGL DBL/TWIN TPL
194,00 199,00 239,00 NH Milanofiori **** - Milan area
SGL DBL/TWIN TPL
119,00 124,00 149,00
FLORENCE
Hotel Orologio or Hotel Home Florence **** - FlorenceSGL DBL/TWIN TPL
189,00 219,00 239,00
Hotel Cosimo de’ Medici *** - FlorenceSGL DBL/TWIN TPL
99,00 169,00 189,00
ROME
Hotel Universo or Hotel President **** - Central RomeSGL DBL/TWIN TPL
169,00 226,00 332,00
Hotel Aris Garden **** - Rome areaSGL DBL/TWIN TPL
91,00 99,00 139,00
Selected pre - post tour hotels
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SORRENTO
Hotel Carlton International **** - SorrentoSGL DBL/TWIN TPL
135,00 149,00 194,00
Hotel Dania *** - SorrentoSGL DBL/TWIN TPL
84,00 104,00 139,00
BARI AREA
Hotel Majesty **** - BariSGL DBL/TWIN TPL
89,00 135,00 195,00
Hotel dei Cavalieri **** - BarlettaSGL DBL/TWIN TPL
89,00 134,00 189,00
TAORMINA
Hotel Antares **** - LetojanniSGL DBL/TWIN TPL
100,00 150,00 190,00
Sporting Baia Hotel **** - Giardini NaxosSGL DBL/TWIN TPL
96,00 129,00 169,00
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Milan:1 pax 2 pax 3 pax
Airport MXP 134,00 74,00 59,00Airport LIN 74,00 39,00 34,00Airport BGY 164,00 84,00 69,00Train Station 59,00 34,00 29,00
Florence:1 pax 2 pax 3 pax
Airport FLR 64,00 34,00 29,00Airport PSA 209,00 109,00 89,00Train Station 57,00 33,00 27,00
Rome:1 pax 2 pax 3 pax
Airport FCO 75,00 42,00 39,00Airport CIA 75,00 42,00 39,00Train Station 59,00 34,00 29,00
Sorrento:1 pax 2 pax 3 pax
Airport NAP 89,00 49,00 45,00Train station (Naples) 89,00 49,00 45,00
Bari Area:1 pax 2 pax 3 pax
Airport BRI 104,00 54,00 49,00Train station (Bari) 114,00 59,00 54,00
Taormina:1 pax 2 pax 3 pax
Airport CTA 90,00 49,00 44,00
Transfer rates are per person, one way and commissionable. Prices do not include porterage. Night and festivity supplement +20%. Transfer prices are intended airport/train station – hotel or v.v.
Pre - post tour transfer rates
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1) TOURISM CONTRACTSThe contract is regulated by the provisions of the Legislative Decree 79/2011, of Directive 90/314/EEC, the relevant international conven-tions, and in particular the Brussels Convention of April 23, 1970, ratified by law December 29, 1977, No. 1084, of the Warsaw Convention October 12, 1929 regarding international air transport, ratified by law May 19, 1932, No. 841, the Berne Convention February 25, 2961 regarding railroad transport, ratified by law March 2, 1963, No. 806 insofar as applicable to the services forming the subject matter of the tourist package, as well as the relevant provisions of the Civil Code and other domestic law regulations, insofar as they do not derogate from the provisions of the present contract.
2) REGISTRATION Registration for the tours described here are accepted via all the Italian travel agencies. Acceptance of the bookings is subject to available places on the part of the Europlan Agency S.p.A. and is deemed to be completed when confirmed by the operator itself. Upon the reservations and full payment to the Agenzia Europlan S.p.A., a travel contract is established between the tourist and Agenzia Europlan S.p.A. which is included in the registration card that must be signed at the travel agency. We accept reservations from persons who wish to share the room with others, only on the express condition that they agree to pay the single room supplement if the other person cancels.
3) PAYMENTSThe reservation must be accompa-nied by an advance payment equal to 30% of the cost. The balance must be paid 30 days before departure. For registration made during the 30 days preceding the date of depar-ture the whole sum must be paid upon registration. If the client fails to observe these conditions the op-erator shall be entitled to cancel the reservations even if they have already been confirmed.
4) HOTELS CLASSIFICATIONThe hotels have been officially classified.
5) CANCELLATIONIn the event of cancellation of the tour contract, Europlan S.p.A. shall apply the following penalties, in addition to the obligations and costs incurred by the cancellation of the services:- 10% from the reservation up to 30 working days before departure (excluding Saturday).- 25% from 29 to 21 working days before departure (excluding Satur-day).- 50% from 20 to 11 working days before departure (excluding Satur-day).- 75% from 10 to 3 working days be-fore departure (excluding Saturday).
Terms and conditionsNo repayment after this time limit.No repayment shall be paid to who-ever does not turn up for departure or leaves during the tour itself. Neither is any repayment due to whoever cannot participate in the tour due to missing or incomplete personal expatriation documents that are re-quired. The renouncing client may be replaced by another person provided that the written communication (by registered mail) is sent to Agenzia Europlan S.p.A. in sufficient time for the changes, in any event within and no later than 4 working days before departure and provided that no rea-sons of passports, visas, vaccinations or problems with different hotel accommodation persist. In the event that replacement is possible, the renouncing client shall be credited with most of the costs incurred in informing all the suppliers about the change that has occurred. The Agenzia Europlan S.p.A. nevertheless reserves, without undertaking any liability:<?>- to reimburse possible sums recovered for unused services following the renunciation;- to reimburse possible sums recov-ered in relation to unused services during the tour or for various services obtained provided that the tourist provides written documentation.
6) CANCELLATION WITHOUT PENALTYThe tourist may revoke the tour contract without paying a penalty in the event of:- an increase in the cost of the tour of more than 10%;- a change in the class of hotel where an inferior class is offered (there is no possibility of revoking the contract without paying a penalty in the event that the change occurs with a hotel of the same class or of a superior class).In such case the tourist shall be obliged to notify, within two working days of receiving the notice of the change, whether he intends to exercise the right of cancellation. He may request to take another tour of the same value, or, if this is not available, a higher value, without any price supplement, or of inferior value, and in such case the difference in price will be repaid to him. If he does not intend to take another tour, the tourist may request the repayment of the sums already paid, which shall be repaid within 7 days of the receipt of the notice of cancellation and the intention not to use the proposed alternatives.
7) CANCELLATION OF THE TOUR BY THE OPERATOR In the event that, before the start of the tour, Agenzia Europlan S.p.A. announces that it is impossible to provide the reserved tour, the tourist may choose to be repaid all the sums already paid, or take another tour, of the same value, or, if this is not available, a higher value, without any price supplement, or of inferior value, and in such case the difference
in price shall be repaid to him. If he does not intend to take another tour, the tourist may ask for the repay-ment of the sums already paid, which shall be repaid within 7 days of the receipt of the notice of cancellation and the intention not to take the proposed alternatives. Likewise Agenzia Europlan S.p.A. may cancel the contract without indemnity when the minimum number of tourists provided for in the brochure is not reached provided that this is brought to the participant’s attention at least 20 days before the departure of the tour.
8) VARIATIONS IN THE PROGRAMAgenzia Europlan S.p.A. may change the tour program and replace the ho-tels provided with others of the same type and class, in the event that this becomes necessary for operative reasons or for any other reason.
9) UNANTICIPATED EVENTS, ACCIDENTS AND FORCE MAJEURE(Strikes and suspensions due to bad weather conditions)These acts constitute a cause of force majeure and are not the liability of the carrier or of Agenzia Europlan S.p.A. Possible additional costs due to such causes shall not, however, be repaid.
10) REPAYMENT FOR NON-USED SERVICESRequests for possible repayment in relation to non-used tourist services must be sent to Agenzia Europlan S.p.A. in writing within 10 days of the date of return at the end of the tour, or be forfeited.
11) COMPLAINTSAgenzia Europlan S.p.A. only responds insofar as indicated in its brochure. If you encounter any problems, we recommend that you contact us directly or via your agency, remembering that our intervention can only be effective if we are in-volved during the course of your stay. However in every case we cannot ac-cept complaints that were not made to the management of the complex and sent in writing by registered mail with notice of receipt enclosing the documentation released to you by the management itself, within and not later than 10 working days from the date of return to the place of departure. Furthermore we request you not to change in any way the stay without our advance authorization and we remind you that, if for any reason you are obliged to curtail your stay and you believe that you are en-titled to a repayment, you must ask for the management of the complex to release a written declaration sent via your agency. On the other hand, Agenzia Europlan S.p.A. cannot take into consideration during or at the end of the stay itself any arguments regarding the cost of participation in the tours or stays. As a matter of fact, when making a reservation with the travel agency the client accepts the cost printed in the brochure
which is a lump sum payment and include a series of services and the cost of various services, inter alia or-ganization expense and the expenses of the local representatives, the commercial margin, the obligation to the suppliers for the reservation of the rooms or apartments.
12) LIABILITY
The liability of Agenzia Europlan S.p.A. in claims by tourists and their property is regulated by the laws and international conventions concerning the liability of a tour operator and the services comprised in an all inclusive tour, in force at the time of verifying that there is such liability. In no event can the liability of Agenzia Europlan S.p.A. exceeds the limits provided by the aforesaid laws and conventions.
13) INSURANCE / GUARANTEE FUND
Agenzia Europlan S.p.A. is covered by insurance policy no. 4100870/N and/or replacement nos. with UNIPOL In-surance S.p.A. / Naval Division for its civil liability under Directive 79/2011. The Ministry of Trade and Industry has instituted a national guarantee fund to permit, in the event of insol-vency or bankruptcy of the vendor or operator, the repayment of the price paid and the repatriation of the consumer in the case of foreign tours, as well as to supply immediate finan-cial resources in the event of forced re-entry of tourists from non-EEC countries in emergencies whether or not attributable to the conduct of the operator.
14) INTEGRATED POLICY AGAINST RISKS OF CANCELLATION
Europlan advises its clientele to in-sure themselves with an OPTIONAL policy to better guarantee the stay.
15) VALIDITY OF THE PROGRAMS
Valid from 17/09/14 to 31/10/2015.
16) JURISDICTION
The courts in Verona shall have jurisdiction in every possible dispute. “Italian law punishes with the penalty of imprisonment crimes relating to prostitution and pornography involving minors, even if they are committed abroad”. Mandatory notice pursuant to Section 16 of the Law 269/98.The present program has been drawn up in accordance with the regional provisions for regulation of the activi-ties of travel and tourism agencies.A copy of the program has been sent for the verification of the Tourism De-partment of the province of Verona.
Technical organizationEUROPLAN S.p.A. – Partnership Verona Provincial License Order No. 6592/10 dated December 21, 2010 unrestricted Class A license.Insured with UNIPOL Insurance Ltd. Naval DivisionPolicy No. 4100870Program notified to the Province of Verona on March 02, 2014
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CITIES AND SIGHTS
OF ITALY17.09.2014
20.05.2015 30.09.2015
WARMTH OF CLASSICAL
SOUTHERN ITALY02.06.2015 13.10.2015
HIDDEN TREASURES OF CENTRAL
ITALY23.05.2015 03.10.2015
FLAVOURS OF SOUTH-EASTERN
ITALY30.05.2015 10.10.2015
TASTE OF NORTHERN ITALY
16.05.2015 26.09.2015
COLOURS OF SOUTH-WESTERN
ITALY30.05.2015 10.10.2015
SICILIAN SUNSHINE06.06.2015
17.10.2015
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